Edwards AFB in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

NF-4C - “Phantom II”

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By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

1. NF-4C - "Phantom II" Marker

Inscription. The Phantom II, first flown in May 1958, was developed as a fleet defense interceptor for the U.S. Navy. After entering Navy service in 1961, the USAF evaluated it at Edwards AFB to fill a fighter-bomber requirement. In 1963 production F-4Cs began operational service. It could carry twice the normal bomb load of a B-17 from World War II.

Phantoms have also served with the U.S. Marine Corps and many foreign nations such as Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and Israel. Over 5,000 had been built when production ended in 1979.

This particular Phantom is the first production F-4C. The AFFTC Museum acquired it in 1991 after it had served almost its entire career in flight test. Among its various missions was that of tow aircraft for aerial targets. It is displayed with an RMK-19 tow reel and target unit mounted on its centerline station.

On loan from the USAF Msueum.

Erected by Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.

Location. 34° 54.707′ N, 117° 55.281′ W. Marker is in Edwards AFB, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from South Rosamond Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Located next to the AFFTC Museum. Edwards Air Force Base is not open to the

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2. NF-4C - "Phantom II" Marker

public. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Rosamond Boulevard, Edwards CA 93524, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. YA-10B Prototype number 73-1664 (a few steps from this marker); PGM-17A • "Thor" (within shouting distance of this marker); Boeing B-52D - “Stratofortress” (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been reported permanently removed. ); UC-45J - "Expeditor" (about 400 feet away); T-33A “Shooting Star” (about 400 feet away); N.F.-11 (T.T.-20) - “Meteor” (about 400 feet away); T-28B - "Trojan" (about 500 feet away); F-84F - "Thunderstreak" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edwards AFB.

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7. Blue Star Memorial Marker

Blue Star Memorial By-Way A tribute to the Armed Forces of America Tumbleweeds Garden Club North Edwards National Garden Clubs Inc.

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8. Blue Star Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2018. This page originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.